As the global trade landscape shifts, cities like Yiwu, China's manufacturing heartland, are adapting to new challenges and opportunities. With its bustling wholesale markets and diverse product lines, Yiwu is poised to play a vital role in connecting buyers and sellers from around the world. The Heart of Global Trade:...

France is poised to drive its financial future with a $27 million investment in digital assets by state-owned bank Bpifrance, aiming to boost local crypto and blockchain projects. Bpifrance, France's state-owned bank, has announced a $27 million investment in digital assets to support local crypto and blockchain projects. The bank...

WHSmith, a 233-year-old book retailer, is set to disappear from the high street after a £76m sale to Modella Capital, rebranding as TGJones and shifting the retail landscape. The once-iconic book retailer, WHSmith, is set to disappear from the high street after a £76m sale to Modella Capital. The 233-year-old...

US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all vehicles imported into the US could have far-reaching consequences for Japan's economy and auto industry, with the Japanese government facing a significant challenge in convincing Washington to exempt Japanese car makers from the levy. The Japanese government is facing...

As the UK steel industry teeters on the brink of collapse, thousands of jobs are under threat from British Steel's planned closure. Can the government find a way to save the company and its workforce? Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure. The Chinese owner of British Steel,...

Vietnam's economy has experienced rapid growth, driven by its emergence as a key player in regional trade following the US-China trade tensions. President Trump's imposition of sweeping tariffs on China during his first term had a profound impact on the global economy. While some countries suffered losses, others benefited from...

ICE partners with Circle to explore innovative tokenized solutions, leveraging stablecoins and tokenization in derivatives exchanges and clearinghouses. The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is exploring the use of 'Circle's USDC stablecoin and USYC tokenized money market fund' to develop new products. This...

The UK Autumn Budget is set to face intense pressure as US tariffs on cars and automotive products threaten to disrupt the economy and government finances. The article discusses the potential impact of US tariffs on cars and automotive products on the UK economy and government finance. The UK exported...

BlackRock is expanding its digital asset capabilities, adding four high-level roles as it navigates the growing world of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. BlackRock has significantly expanded its digital asset team, adding four high-level roles as the company continues to navigate the growing world of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The expansion is...

US President Donald Trump is open to reducing China tariffs in a potential deal for the sale of TikTok, providing significant leverage in negotiations and potentially securing Beijing's agreement. With tensions between the two nations at a critical point, the outcome of this deal will have far-reaching implications for...